people
Resources
College Advising Team: Angela Kornman
Cara Lemaster ’06
Director, College Advising AngelaKornman@aseschool.org
Assistant Director, College Advising CaraLemaster@aseschool.org
Stacy Parks College Advising office support stacyparks@aseschool.org
Administration: Mike Albritton
David Parks
US Dean of Academics (Curriculum / Scheduling) MikeAlbritton@aseschool.org
US Religion / Community Service Coordinator DavidParks@aseschool.org
Alumni:
All Saints’ alumni are a valuable resource for helping navigate through the College Advising process.
Gracie Chambers ’15
Samantha Garnett ’15
University of Texas “Talk with the college reps that come to All Saints’ throughout the school year and when you visit their campuses. Always ask a lot of questions, and make sure you are memorable to them!”
University of Southern California “Take advantage of the College Advising class time, and write your essays during the summer before senior year. It makes senior year much less stressful!”
online Naviance Family Connection
The Wire
Comprehensive resource that provides data, surveys, test prep and organizational tools for students and parents throughout the Upper School years. Access granted and managed by College Advising Off ice
All Saints’ Episcopal School’s customized faculty, parent and student information system. College Advising data in The Wire managed by College Advising Off ice
Navigating the Road
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“We will take this journey together.” - Angela Kornman
Director, College Advising
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Freshman Freshman Year Year
Students Meet with College Advisors during Advisory Understand grades are now included on Transcript Get involved in extracurricular activities for Resumé Take PSAT on campus Access Naviance Family Connection Take interest and personality surveys in Naviance Familiarize with school-funded test prep resource in Naviance Access College Advising info on The Wire Meet with College Reps who visit campus Attend DFW National Fair Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus Tour Colleges with Parents summer - get ahead on community service
Don’t just roll the dice. Make a Plan!
Parents Attend Fresh/Soph College Advising parent info sessions (evening or lunchtime brown bag) Meet with College Advisors as desired Attend Paying for College Forum Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus Tour colleges with students
got it!
Sophomore Sophomore Students Meet with College Advisors during Advisory Show progression in grades leading into Junior year Stay involved in extracurricular activities for Resumé Take PSAT and Pre-ACT on campus Take interest and personality surveys in Naviance Research colleges in Naviance Receive College Advising updates on The Wire Meet with College Reps who visit campus Attend DFW National Fair Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus Tour Colleges with Parents
Junior Junior Year Year
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Students Meet with College Advisors as a family (and individually as desired) Show progression in grades leading into Senior year Stay involved in extracurricular activities for Resumé Draft Resumé Take PSAT on campus Take SAT and/or ACT individually Continue to test prep using school-funded resource in Naviance and/or external resources Take interest and personality surveys in Naviance Research colleges in Naviance Receive College Advising updates on The Wire Meet with College Reps who visit campus Attend College Day Fair Attend College Previews Fair Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus
Year 1O Year
S ummer - Formulate test prep plan including school-funded resource in Naviance and/or external resources Summer - Consider internship or job in career interest
Parents Attend Fresh/Soph College Advising parent info sessions (evening or lunchtime brown bag) Meet with College Advisors as desired Attend Paying for College Forum Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus Tour colleges with students
Tour Colleges with Parents Summer - Consider internship/job in career interest or college campus program Summer - Start essay writing for Applications Parents Attend Junior College Advising parent info sessions (evening or lunchtime brown bag) Meet with College Advisors as a family (and individually as desired) Attend Paying for College Forum Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus Tour colleges with students
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Students Attend Senior College Advising Class Take SAT and/or ACT individually Continue to test prep using school-funded resource in Naviance and/or external resources Finalize Resumé Submit Applications and Essays Submit Scholarship and Financial Aid Applications Prepare for College Interviews with advisors Receive College Advising updates on The Wire Meet with College Reps who visit campus Attend College Day Fair Attend College Previews Fair Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus Tour Colleges with Parents select best college for you (and your family)!
Senior Senior Year Year
Parents Attend Senior College Advising parent info sessions (evening or lunchtime brown bag) Meet with College Advisors individually as desired Attend Paying for College Forum Attend Annual College Colloquium on Campus Tour colleges with students select best college for your child (and your family)!